One of the most revered members of "the Miami Generation," a group of Cuban-born artists who emigrated to the United States, Maria Brito is a painter, sculptor, and installation artist best known for her elaborately constructed room-like works that embody narratives of loss and displacement. Brito also draws on personal iconography to create challenging works that are at once deeply autobiographical and reflect a profound fluency with the history of Western art. In this new volume in the landmark A Ver series and the first major book on Brito's career, Juan A. Martinez examines the unique...
One of the most revered members of "the Miami Generation," a group of Cuban-born artists who emigrated to the United States, Maria Brito is a painter,...
One of the most revered members of "the Miami Generation," a group of Cuban-born artists who emigrated to the United States, Maria Brito is a painter, sculptor, and installation artist best known for her elaborately constructed room-like works that embody narratives of loss and displacement. Brito also draws on personal iconography to create challenging works that are at once deeply autobiographical and reflect a profound fluency with the history of Western art. In this new volume in the landmark A Ver series and the first major book on Brito's career, Juan A. Martinez examines the...
One of the most revered members of "the Miami Generation," a group of Cuban-born artists who emigrated to the United States, Maria Brito is a painter,...
Reviews from the first edition: Inform s] the reader of various factors, influences, and historical developments that contributed to the art of Cuba . . . an important resource pertinent to our field s continued emphasis regarding cultural diversity. National Art Education Association News This very special selection from the Cuban Foundation Collection traces the development and flowering of the arts in Cuba from the 1600s to 1959 and helps to establish a link for Floridians of Cuban heritage with their rich Cuban culture. Sandra Mortham, Florida Secretary of State
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Reviews from the first edition: Inform s] the reader of various factors, influences, and historical developments that contributed to the art of Cu...